358 Rutland Road, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 4-unit, 2-story building at 358 Rutland Road in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, owned by Esmeline Henry and constructed in 1931 as a New Law Tenement, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, a wave of multiple simultaneous complaints in May 2025 brought attention to various building systems, including electrical problems (with multiple outlets and a power outage), plumbing issues with the bathtub/shower, and appliance concerns (refrigerator and electric/gas range). The building is also dealing with pest control challenges, as evidenced by a violation issued in July 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions related to pests.

Additional safety concerns emerged during the same period, including problems with the building's floor and flooring systems, though some safety-related complaints were found not to violate housing laws. The building has a concerning history of open violations that require attention, including three consecutive annual bedbug report filing violations from 2021 through 2024. The 2021 inspection revealed serious issues in apartment 1R, including a lack of adequate hot and cold water supply in the bathroom fixtures, along with pest infestations involving roaches and mice.

There were also safety equipment concerns, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in that same apartment. While some violations have been addressed or closed since then, significant maintenance issues continue to persist, as evidenced by the recent cluster of complaints and violations. The building's age and ongoing maintenance challenges suggest a need for continued monitoring of housing conditions and compliance with maintenance requirements.